Community Service Programs Cultural |
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Carnegie Institute |
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Volunteers explain and demonstrate exhibits (year round) |
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Werner Emmerich (412) 731-2449 |
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Carnegie Mellon University |
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Volunteers support the Academy For Lifelong Learning |
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Les Berkowitz (412) 521-1355
Ed Landerman (412) 687-0856 |
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Heinz History Center |
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Volunteers provide a variety of docent and office support, including archiving of Westinghouse material |
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Stanley Glickstein (412) 655-3514
Paul Topolosky (412) 373-1681 |
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George Westinghouse Museum Foundation |
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Docents escort visitors through museum (year round) and SURE members serve on BOD |
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Jim Sutherland (412) 856-1480
John Skooglund (412) 863-2891 |
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Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium |
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Volunteers participate in activities |
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Werner Emmerich (412) 731-2449 |
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Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Garden |
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Members give tours (docents), man the "Greenline" phone service and membership desk, work in the office, help with the Chocolate Festival |
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Werner Emmerich (412) 731-2449 |
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Westinghouse Male Chorus |
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Talented retirees perform concerts in local area (year round) |
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Bill Yankovich (412) 241-1458 |
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WQED-FM |
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Volunteers support various station tasks (year round) |
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Efrem Schwartz (412) 372-1145 |
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Financial |
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AAII (American Assoc.
Of Ind. Investors) |
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Support volunteer activities |
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Earl Novendstern (412) 241-2747 |
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| IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) |
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Volunteers help in preparing tax returns (periodically) |
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Efrem Schwartz (412) 371-1145 |
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Health Related |
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| American Cancer Society of Pittsburgh |
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Members distribute and sell daffodils for fund raising (periodically) |
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Joan Pollitt (412) 271-1503 |
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| Bechtel Bettis Blood Drive |
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Volunteers assist Central Blood Bank personnel at the blood
drive |
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Elizabeth Laughlin (412) 233-9272 |
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Blind Outdoor Leisure Development |
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Volunteers assist blind people to enjoy various outdoor activities |
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Maynard Hansen (412) 751-7615 |
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Family House |
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Volunteers help with day-to-day operations of three houses, providing housing for patients and families during medical treatment |
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Reynolds Clark (412) 366-9506
Sally Johnson, Dir of Volunteers
(412) 647-5893 |
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Hospital Volunteer Services |
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Volunteers Perform various tasks at local hospitals (year round) |
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Agnes Sink (412) 461-6736 |
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome-SIDS |
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Gift wrapping at local area malls during December holiday season |
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Joan Pollitt (412) 271-1503 |
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Visiting Nurse Association Foundation |
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Volunteers help with setting up the flu shot clinics and registering individuals |
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Don Kopelic (412) 487-2610 |
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Interfaith |
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| Monroevilie Mail Ministry |
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Volunteers staff the Talk Shop in Mall (year round) |
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Efrem Schwartz (412) 372-1145 |
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| South Hills Interfaith Ministry (SHIM) |
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Assist in operation of food bank and activities (year round) |
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Bill & Sherry Pierce (412) 884-1960 |
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Other Community Services |
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Community Service by Veterans |
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SURE veterans provide a wide variety of community support |
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Edward A. Rock, Sr. (412) 461-9130
Walter A. Schratz (412) 241-3947 |
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Community Theater |
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General support |
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Irving Selsley (412) 655-2604 |
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Executive Service Corps of Western PA |
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Management Support for non-profit organizations (year round) |
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Peter Zaphyr (412) 837-9380 |
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EMS & Municipal Services |
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Volunteers provide support for Emergency Medical Services and Municipal Operations |
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Bill Ferguson (412) 826-6962 |
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| Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council |
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Volunteers help adults learn the English language |
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Ron Lawrence (412) 741-2432 |
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Monroeville Lions Club |
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Volunteers support community activities |
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Edward Vogeding (412) 372-6001
Edward Smith (412) 823-0479 |
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Murrysville Lions Club |
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Volunteers support community activities |
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William Blevans (724) 327-8162 |
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PA Trolley Museum |
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Volunteers help restore and maintain trolley cars, serve as conductors and operators and also conduct tours |
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Jack Sutherland (412) 221-0682 |
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PGA Golf Tours |
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Members participate as hole marshals and Green scorers |
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John Skooglund (724) 863-2891
Hank Lokay (412) 835-2535 |
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Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors |
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Members serve as home hosts for international visitors and students, on an as-needed basis, for meals or overnight stays. |
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John Nicolaus (724) 325-2178 |
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Planned Community Roundtable |
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Roundtable discussion |
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Jim Guzzo (412) 262-2208 |
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Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) |
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Members support small business through counseling and workshops in a variety of areas |
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George Muhlberg (412) 364-4977 |
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State of PA
Rails to Trails |
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Volunteers help maintain the Allegheny County part of the trail |
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Maynard Hansen (412) 751-7615 |
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Ten Thousand Villages
Support Artisans in 3rd world countries |
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Volunteers staff the Squirrel Hill store |
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Ken Moelk (412) 793-7210 |
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Western PA Conservancy Water Monitoring |
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Volunteers make monthly trips to a local stream and make specified measurements |
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Wilson Stout (412) 823-1095 |
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Volunteer Fireman |
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Volunteers perform various tasks in supporting fire companies |
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Wilbert Ferguson (412) 826-6962
Harry McCracken (724) 863-6263 |
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Senior Services |
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| Apprise Program of Pennsylvania |
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Volunteers develop and staff a telephone support center to
guide seniors through the Medicare maze |
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Hurry McCracken (724) 863-6263 |
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| Latrobe Senior Center |
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Members provide instruction in basic personal computer use,
accessing the Internet and using e-mail |
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John Senko (724) 539-7199 |
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| Longwood at Oakmont |
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Volunteers provide support in setting up meetings and seminars,
and operating various electronic equipment |
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Bill Ferguson (412) 826-6962 |
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| Meals on Wheels |
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Members prepare and pack food for delivery; or deliver the
meals |
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Patricia Hanley (412) 373-8784
Salli Ruch (412) 531-3491 |
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| Monroeville Senior Center |
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Volunteers support most aspects of Senior Center programs
and operations |
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Edward J. Smith (412) 823-0497
Barbara Mohan (412) 3 72-0890 |
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| Plum Senior Center |
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Volunteers support the Plum Senior Center with the development
of a strategic plan |
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John Mellor (724) 733-7881 |
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Southwestern PA Partnership for Aging |
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Volunteers support the well being of an aging population |
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Stan Glickstein (412) 655-3514
Don & Gerry Angel (412) 561-4241 |
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| Ursuline Services |
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Volunteers provide aid to elderly and infirm citizens with
their budgets and financial records |
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Bill Ferguson (412) 826-6962 |
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| Vincentian Regency |
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Volunteers provide basic computer training to residents |
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Larry Brehl (412) 364-1422 |
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Youth Services |
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| Boy Scouts of America |
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Members serve as troop leaders for weekly meetings and weekend
and summer camp programs |
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Leonard W. Finnell (412) 351-3747 |
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| Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) |
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Volunteers serve as child's advocate within the welfare system |
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Fred Kraft (412) 343-7178 |
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Member Services And Social Activities |
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| Westinghouse SURE Administration |
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Members provide various administrative services to support
SURE |
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Maury Fey (724) 327-5594 |
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| Database Administration |
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The SURE database maintains member and project information |
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John Skooglund (724) 863-2891 |
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| Office Support |
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A staff of workers provides support in running the SURE Office |
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John Skooglund (724) 863-2891 |
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| Health Care Seminars |
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The Health Care Seminars are held periodically keep members
advised |
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Gerry Angel (412) 561-4241 |
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| The SURE Financial Roundtable |
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The SURE Financial Roundtable meets monthly to provide financial
information |
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Bob Miller (412) 242-6256
Walt Dollard (412) 823-4438 |
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| Trips and Tours |
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Trips and tours provide SURE members one-day outings together,
in addition to longer trips |
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Gerry Angel (412) 561-4241
Joan Pollitt (412) 271-1503 |
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